drivers ed chapter 3
Momentum is the force that pulls all objects towards the center of the earth.
false
When driving downhill, gravity will cause you to go slower and decrease your stopping distance.
false
When parking and headed uphill, turn your front wheels toward the curb and set the parking brake
false
By using __________, all passengers and driver may prevent or limit the injuries that could occur from the effects of inertia.
seatbelts
Gravity can affect your speed of travel when going uphill and downhill
true
Low gears are used to overcome gravity while driving uphill and downhill
true
Skidding while braking is caused by the friction of your brakes being stronger than the friction force between your tires and the road, which results in lost of traction.
true
The brake should be pulled all the way up to assure that it is set properly
true
The kinetic energy of your moving vehicle determines your ability to stop the car.
true
The law of inertia means that the objects that are moving tend to continue moving and objects that are not moving tend to remain at rest,unless acted upon by some other force.
true
The momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed.
true
When parking and headed downhill, turn your front wheels into the curb
true
